Fun Filled Day

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Well no go on the clipper repair so I had to buy another. With only one, I had to keep recharging and it set me behind - exceedingly so. Sorry. It was not a fun day and the foot is throbbing. I have an egg in the middle of the top of my foot. Oh well....

Nathan took Yoshi for vaccines and then to class. I really wanted to go as there is supposed to be another pup from this crew at class too. I really tried to but I was way behind. Maybe this is better as next week she will be used to class. Vaccines on the same day as class is never wise. She will be extra tired.

The dog's had fun with Dennis despite my schedule. They just came indoors and are all gathered around Dennis on the chair - some are in here. It is time to chill for a bit. Hope you are too!

Chillin Outdoors

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Had a fun filled day. Had a dog on the table. Used the clippers on him and placed the clippers on the table. The dog did a whirling dirvish thing. Off went the clippers on to my foot where I screamed interesting words. Clipper will not work and they are over 500 to buy new and I really really need them. So, tomorrow Nathan goes by himself to Deboers in hopes that they can fix. I have a full day of grooming and it will take me much longer as the charge doesn't last long. I have 2 so I can go back and forth. Now I have 1. Oh boy... 

That was how my day started.

Nathan is off to see Ruth in a bit. She had so wanted to see Katie. Hopefully he can figure that out when he is there.

We have a visitor Louis who has never been here before. He is doing well.

Dogs are enjoying hanging out with Nathan outdoors. 

Nathan, to make me feel better went and got me a lobster roll. Well, he got one for himself too.

Dogs were sniffing it up but we didn't share. Not sure lobster and mayo is good for them and really a small sandwhich... I know excuses.

No classes for Chai today as it is a holiday but tomorrow it is Yoshi's turn and she hasn't even had a collar on. This should be fun but Nathan likes starting this way.

Out at Pool

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No pool yet but we remain hopeful. Where is this hot weather? Dogs enjoy hanging outside and I placed my couch in a flatten position so they could crawl all over me and hang out with me. Why not, it's a dog life!

Tomorrow is a holiday but I have a ton of grooming. Many dogs departing - Tuesday the same. 

The daughter took me to Vaughan Mills Mall - haven't been forever. It was my Mother's Day present. Didn't buy a thing for me but ended up getting Nathan a shirt on sale from Tommy Bahamas. 

Dogs have been running and running. They so enjoy the fun and I enjoy watching. 

Going to make this short. I start grooming at 7am tomorrow so I am going to relax tonight.

Hope you are enjoying a splendid holiday weekend. No rain is a "good" thing!

Wet Fun

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Two of Hallie pups came for a playday today and boy are they happy to see each other. The older dogs were getting soaked even Maury who I had to groom and rinse off again. Oh boy...

It is just too wet out there. Still, fun was had by all dogs - just not the human cleaning them. LOL

All the dogs are loving the wet experience. They come in and jump all over nathan making him totally soaked.

I am going to put up a couple of videos of the pups that Dennis took.

Here It Is

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I finally have everyone groomed but 1. Photos were taken before, during and well not after as I wanted to do the blog early.

Dogs are having fun. Yoshi runs up and down the stairs outdoors. Tomorrow she will have visitors - 2 pups from this crew. She will be so excited.

Rocco decided she is okay. She is now considered part of the crew. Visitors and ours seem to adore her. 

Busy But Good

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I am busy combing out and the dogs are really having fun. Me, I find it too cool but we are heading to Il Fornello today. Patio is open. Heaters going. The daughter-in-law and son got us the ability to eat out here for Mother's Day. I grow weary waiting for warmer weather. 

The dogs are looking at me cross-eyed grooming them but a treat at the end and a ton of snuggles works wonders. I think they want the pool swimming too.

It's a low key day and the dogs are loving it!

Guess Who is 6

We cannot believe Tchibo is 6 today!

Thank you for our wonderful pup. He is so amazing. He does’t stop impressing us. 

Last week he saw my parents after not seeing them for four years. He recognised them right away. He had no doubt or barks, just sheer excitement. We are so astonished! 

We cannot stop admiring how good he is with our kids. He is so gentle and shares his toys so well.

Whole family celebrated Tchibo today with a human and a dog cakes. 

Messy But Fun

Messy crew before combouts.

We went to visit Ruth and talk to her team so we were gone most of the morning. So, the dogs were messy when Dennis clicked. Since then, I have started combing them out. They earned it. They played and played today as it was cooler than usual.

We are trying to get Katie to visit with Ruth. We have to jump through a lot of hoops but I think it will be worth it for both Ruth and Katie. Hoping it comes together.

Mia, Lachlan, Mia, Chloe and Amy departed today. Some were here just for the day. Tomorrow Chester departs if the plane flight cooperates. 

Rocco and Benny thought the pup Yoshi was irritating and this afternoon they were both caught sniffing and play bowing. Progress - lol! Lachlan just loved her from the start. She's his kind of dog. She  has his personality.

Let Me In

Let me in. It's windy and cool. Imagine that!

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I had a full day of grooming and it is Dennis day off so I quickly got some in. Apologies.

Benny and Yoshi found each other. She follows him around learning to sniff this and that. It's a riot. Ollie the havanese just departed. Nava will depart after dinner. Leo left this morning. Jersey got a little play in after groom. Mia got groomed but a date of departure changed. Opus had his full groom. The way that play monkey plays he so needed it before departure. Ollie the Coton is also departing tonight. Harlow likes Yoshi. It is an interesting relationship. Katie, who is still here doesn't pay any attention to Yoshi. I am giving it time.

We are off tomorrow to see Ruth at Sunnybrook. Wish we could bring Katie. 

Dogs had fun. Still no swimming - imagine that. Two pups are coming back for a day visit on Saturday. I wonder if it will be swimming weather then? We shall see.

Chai in Class

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I had the pleasure of watching Nathan and Chai  in class for the 1st time since before covid began. She was amazing and it was such a pleasure to get out and do something with Nathan like we used to. It has been a very long time. Sure we go shopping but this is something we used to do together and soon he will be going with Chai and Yoshi in the same week. Oh boy... But the classes pay off. Do attend!!

Adapting and Fun

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Chai seems to be a best pal with Yoshi but if you look in the gallery, so is Ollie. She is fitting in nicely with all and loves the grass and does her zoomies so the dogs do them with her. I so laugh. A little thing getting all the dogs to run. She even had Harlow going. 

Dogs had a low key day other than zoomies. Logan, Panda, Kora and Tenshi departed. 

We have class with Chai. 1st time since pre-covid that I have attended classes. So much I have missed but so much I have gained with pups and dogs.

We got our couch downstairs again, pen down, furniture - most outside - my Mom's day present from the 2 sons. Still, this room is a mess as it's like a play yard with all of the toys all over this room.

Happy Mother's Day

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Happy Mother's Day to all the moms. It is strange not doing 4 blogs. It is strange not working till 1130pm. It is strange not being so busy that you make mistakes. It is strange not having the pups except Yoshi.  Then we had Yoshi crying yesterday missing everyone. I think it is easier for those that go home as they have a new environment. There are no huge reminders of a loss. Plus she had to adapt to all the adults - ours and the visitors as they had to adapt to her. She did eat half her kibble so not too stressed.

Today the dogs rallied around her. Chai started playing with her. She found she could go through the gate bars. She  is no longer fussing as she adapts.

She loved having Coco the maltese here as it was someone of size. Coco did play with her at times. Other times Coco wanted to play in Dennis lap while he was on the computer playing games. We are all doing things we haven't had time for in 10 weeks. 

The dogs are playing like crazy outside as the weather is perfect for that and the xpen is now down giving them more room. Nica loves Chai, Chai loves Yoshi so the 3 play together. 

Life is good for the adults and pups. Tomorrow back to grooming. LOL I also can make Chai's Whos Walking Who class for the 1st time.

Today I slept in till 730 and then took a leisurely shower. We went to Winners where I got a few things. We also went to Canadian Tire to buy a fry pan. The last one Nathan bought was warped and he didn't even realize it till Dennis went to use it and boy was it warped. I think he has been overtired too. We then went and bought a BBQ as 3 of the burners were not working and you can't buy parts for this model Weber. Nathan said it is for both of us but he uses the BBQ not me. Nice try, though. Best part it is coming tomorrow or next day assembled. Dennis was none too happy when he thought he would have to assemble. 

The daughter is taking me out next Saturday for Mother's Day. The son comes tomorrow to help put furniture outdoors, move the couch back into this room from upstairs - all for mom's day. I got a gorgeous plant from one son and a flower arrangement from a son in the states and my daughter-in-law - one of the best!

Never got to the Farmer's market but this weather and buying plants - should wait.

Off to Dairy Queen for a sugar attack. I so miss the pups but downtime is nice too. I hope they all brought a memorable day to their new families.

Dogs Had Fun

Having a tough time uploading videos so we are videoless today. 

Here is Misty saying - hey tell that slacker of a dad to get the pool ready. Oh, it's going to be cool tomorrow? Go figure. I guess he has a reprieve.

The dogs had fun and Yoshi the puppy is taking turns playing with Chai and Rebel. She is missing her siblings and pals. She will adjust. She did eat half of her meal but that's it. She had ground beef for the 1st time. 

Everyone is pretty tight here that is here. They are really enjoying each other's company. 

I did get most everyone combed out. Now, I wish I was in bed.

Happy early Mother's Day for you. 

Tomorrow is a no grooming day. I do Kally late tonight. I need a day off and it is a holiday. I had planned to stay in the pool but the weather is not cooperating. So, plan B, I suppose.

Hot Day But Didn't Last

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It was very hot at one point and the dogs decided indoor air conditioning was the best. I had so many dogs to groom before Mother's Day plus pups departing. Last 2 tomorrow. Then I think I will crash and maybe sleep in. I am not grooming on Mother's Day so any dog's that need grooming and are departing tomorrow will be done  late Saturday night. I am not even going to touch mine. One needs a day off every now and then. I really earned it after this week. 

Tonight I need to get ready for the pups so a late night again. 

Dogs have been having a good time. It's nice to be outside once again. I hibernate all winter but Dennis and Nathan go out with the  dogs. I do go out some but I feel like a bear - cold - nah! Some dogs love the snow, others begrudgingly go out. They adjust, just like us. But give them the taste of warm weather - well they love it and so do I.

I have to get busy but everyone has been having a splendid day. Mr. Pippin goes home tonight. We will miss him.

Crazy Busy Day

Not many photos today.

Katie got her teeth cleaned as she was one of many that needed it. Cleaning the teeth keeps them healthier.

We started at 8am and finished in the afternoon. It was a full day and we did all our moms and Stone and Truffie today too. We do not get a penny from this. We do it as a service so the dogs have clean teeth too. They do such a great job.

We also had 3 pups depart today - 2 tomorrow and 2 on Saturday. It has been a crazy but loving expereince and we will have to get the dogs in the pool next week. I have managed to get in 15 minutes yesterday and 15 minutes today. I wanted more but now I have to get ready for tomorrow's departures. Tomorrow we will wash the last 2 plus ours. Sunday, Mother's Day I rest! No grooming. No cooking. NADA I may even sleep in on Sunday - imagine that!

Pups are so enjoying lazing at the  pool much like us. Nathan has not gone in yet. He's just too exhausted. He did choose nap vs pool. I would have chosed pool and fell asleep on the mat. I did do laps as I need to build up my body mass. I did have to order a swimsuit or 2 as last year's are much too big. What a thing to complain about. 

The dog's need to get their swimming in as they too get fit from it. 

Dennis did a wonderful chase game where the dogs run after him today. The dogs, at the moment are exhausted too.

Well, off to get ready for the pups departing tomorrow. 

Is it Swim Time?

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The dogs had real fun today. Me, I was grooming between the rest. I should not have groomed today but hey I had that adrenaline going. 

Tomorrow we have a dental clinic and 3 pups going home so it's going to be a bit busy but not sure - well pretty sure I will have quiet and sleeping in on Sunday. Family all have their own thing. One is coming Monday. One is dropping takeout food and I am asking to go to Winners and the Farmer's Market and pool. We shall see. By then, I will have deserved it or I may choose just to stay in bed all day long. Not a chance but I am dreaming.

Dogs had a mad rush of play and running outside and no one fell in the pool. They all had fun. 

It's Getting Warmer

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Pippin and Daisy enjoyed each other!

By Thursday, it will be the hottest and we have pups departing and a dental clinic. I have a feeling it will be a crazy house. 

Dennis is taking advantage of 1 puppy departing to go to a movie with his brother. He needs a break from all the craziness that departures bring. We enjoy the familes - not the work to get there.

Our pool is out of whack so Nathan had to buy nylon stockings to put the chemical in so it can distribute slowly just to give it a boost so the salt water chlorinator can start to do its job. It's 90. So I can really swim and I may even if the pool isn't crystal clean. I used to take care of the pool but nathan has taken over and I glady relinquish that chore. After the initial start its just throw in some salt and throw in the pool cleaner and maybe skim. Always a little extra work at first.

Cooper, Spicy, Havoc and Tobias has departed. Alfie remains till tomorrow - change of plans. It is quiet but it won't be on Thursday.

I already miss Cooper and Spicy as we have not seen them yearly like we used to due to covid. It is so nice seeing dogs we have not seen for a bit.

Dogs enjoyed this almost tshirt weather. Can't wait to get them in the pool. We need consistent heat.

Warmish Day

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Spicy and Cooper heads home early tomorrow so I just finished their bath, comb outs, nails, pad and tummy and between their legs. They are ready to go and I suspect I will have to brush them out before they depart. Alfie also heads home in the morning. 

Now I finish the blogs and get everything ready for pups departing. 

We have a dental clinic on Thursday so if your dog needs their teeth cleaned without any anesthesia, well this is a fabulous job. We hold it at our house on a day we have 3 pups departing. Who set this schedule but I think I am going to earn Mother's Day. If interested contact nathan@potechin.com We do not make a thing from it. We just do it as a service. 

Dogs enjoyed the outdoors today. They chilled with Nathan or Dennis. I was a bit too busy and remain so till probably late tonight 11pmish. I am starting at 6am this week so I probably don't make sense. LOL

The dogs are enjoying each other.

Rainy Day With Play

This is Benny and Bailey playing up a storm tonight. Both were brushed earlier and I have to laugh. 

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I love it when the dogs are having fun.

Nathan got a nap in with all the visitors today. They LOVED it! I am still working. I have things to do before pups can depart tomorrow. Late tomorrow night I will groom up Spicy, Cooper and Alfie for an early Tuesday departure plus hopefully have puppy stuff done before that. We shall see.  

Mr. Benny arrived and he is having so much fun with everyone! Rosie arrived yesterday and she is so having a blast. Lola, Roger and Fudge departed. Come Wednesday it gets quiet. We have had a lot of fun but can we get warm so we can have pool time?

Now back to puppy stuff. Adults are tv timing it with Nathan and Dennis. 

Not Warm Enough

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Hallie and Katie are wondering - can we jump in yet?

We had an exceedingly busy day today but alas it was not warm enough to jump in. Nathan is actually conked out on the couch with dogs all over him. He didn't get his nap and won't for this week but at least he can nap now. Not I. LOL

I did get dogs brushed out but they don't look that way. That means they are having fun and you can't beat that. They can play and play and then get a bath and trim before home and look grand. :-) I also had dogs to groom so I was juggling.

Dogs are supposed to go out for a run with Dennis but he doesn't want to disturb his dad. Hopefully he will wake up soon.

Now to start doing puppy stuff for departures...